Designing with Love
Designing with love, purpose, and heart.
This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.
Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Recent Episodes
AI Made Practical for Teachers and Designers with Sairam Sundaresan
Think AI can do everything? We put that assumption under the microscope with AI engineering leader and author Sairam Sundaresan, and walk away with a playbook that’s practical, ethical, and built for real classrooms and desig...
Guiding the Classroom with AI Copilots
AI can feel like a runaway train in classrooms and training programs—powerful, fast, and a little scary. We take the controls and show how to turn generative tools into true co-pilots: clear roles, simple guardrails, and smal...
Paragraphs, Not Panic: Dyslexia-Smart Strategies with Russell Van Bro…
What if a fifth grader could turn a pile of ideas into a clear, grounded paragraph—every time—without leaning on AI? We bring back dyslexia researcher Russell Van Brocklen for part three of our series to show exactly how: sta...
Navigating the New Realities: Unpacking VR, AR, and MR for Lasting Im…
Forget the headset hype: real learning impact starts with a clear problem, a focused outcome, and a modality that actually fits the job. We dig into how to choose between VR for safe practice, AR for in-the-flow guidance, and...
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Recent Blog Posts
AI Made Practical for Teachers and Designers with Sairam Sundaresan
AI is not a magic wand, and that clarity might be the most empowering place to begin. Throughout our conversation with AI engineering leader and author Sairam Sundaresan, we challenged the common belief that artificial intelligence can be thrown at …
Guiding the Classroom with AI Copilots
As the education landscape evolves with technology, the integration of AI tools has become increasingly significant. In this blog post, we will explore how educators can effectively utilize AI copilots as supportive allies in the learning process, e…
Paragraphs, Not Panic: Dyslexia-Smart Strategies with Russell Van Bro…
Building a body paragraph sounds simple until you’re the one guiding a room full of ten-year-olds—some dyslexic, some distracted, many anxious—through the fog of ideas into a clear, grounded argument. The heart of our approach is s…
About the Host
Instructional Designer, Author, College Professor, and Podcast Host
Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.